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SM53 MDJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MDJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,018 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,770 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 107,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,003 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,003 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 21 May 2014 52,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 52,459 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 63,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,505 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,502 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,007 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 48,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,270 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 41,270 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,598 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 35,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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SM53 MDJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM53 MDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM53 MDJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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